MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
online learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning institutions
have to struggle with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
need
to better comprehend
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This definitive new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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